Technical Assistant - Specie

Job Description The Role This is a great opportunity to start or continue your Insurance Career within the Specie Underwriting Team at Canopius. The Specie and Fine Art team manages an established and diverse portfolio within the Lloyd’s marketplace. We provide insurance protection for valuable interests on display, in storage, and in transit. Coverage is provided worldwide for all risks of physical loss and damage. Our clientele ranges from private individuals to multinational investment banks. The Technical Assistant will support underwriters and the wider business through administrative duties, reporting, and stakeholder liaison. The role involves creating tactical solutions to meet administrative and data capture needs, with a developing knowledge of pre- and post-bind processes as outlined in the underwriting governance framework. Key Responsibilities Enter and validate submission information into the Underwriting workflow/Target Operating Model (TOM). Enter and validate policyholder information into the underwriting administration system. Utilize Canopius systems to generate and distribute standard underwriting reports for analysis. Support underwriters by responding to requests from internal and external stakeholders, including brokers, claims, exposure management, credit control, compliance, and operations. Maintain records in accordance with data quality standards. Instruct onshore and offshore third-party staff. Assist with credit control and monitor aged debt according to internal guidelines. Manage Bordeaux for risk and aggregation, liaising with exposure management to meet deadlines. Improve team processes and reporting. Conduct ad hoc research to assist underwriters. Assist with pre- and post-bind checks. Skills Accurate and numerate. Strong computer skills, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Effective verbal and written communication. Motivational skills, team-oriented, with the ability to work independently. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on overall wellbeing, including hybrid working, a competitive salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, health and dental insurance, and other benefits supporting financial, physical, social, and psychological health. About Us Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer and a leading Lloyd’s of London market insurer with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and Bermuda. We foster a positive culture that encourages authenticity, growth, and recognition. Based in the heart of the City of London, our flexible, hybrid working model supports a challenging and inclusive environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a discrimination-free workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and make reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr